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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,922.12, 1,033,579.20 and 268,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,922.12, 1,033,579.20 and 268,318.28 is: 402,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,922.12 : 1,033,579.20 = 268,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,922.12/1,033,579.20 = 268,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,922.12x = 1,033,579.20 × 268,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,922.12x = 277,328,193,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,328,193,187.78/688,922.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,553.76

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